State/Local · July 9, 2026 · The SimplyDivorceOnline Team
How to File for Divorce in Georgia (2026)
Georgia's residency rule, no-fault grounds, the 31-day minimum, and where to file, a straightforward guide to an uncontested Georgia divorce.
Georgia allows both no-fault and fault divorces, but the uncontested, no-fault path is the fastest and least stressful for couples who agree.
Residency requirement
At least one spouse must have been a Georgia resident for six months before filing. You file in the county where the responding spouse lives, or where you both last lived if the other spouse has moved out of state.
Grounds
Georgia's no-fault ground is that the marriage is 'irretrievably broken.' The state also recognizes fault grounds, but no-fault keeps an agreed divorce simple.
The 31-day minimum
Georgia doesn't impose a long waiting period. An uncontested divorce generally can't be finalized until at least 31 days after your spouse is served, but many agreed cases wrap up not long after that, Georgia is one of the quicker states for an uncontested divorce.
Where to file
You file with the Superior Court in the correct county and pay the filing fee, with a waiver if you qualify. Your spouse can acknowledge service to avoid a formal serve. Once the paperwork and the 31-day minimum are satisfied, a judge signs the final decree.
The above is general guidance, not legal advice, verify current requirements with your Georgia county Superior Court. When you start with us, your Georgia paperwork and checklist are tailored to your county.